{"product_id":"fine-gorham-sterling-silver-florentine-large-serving-spoon","title":"Fine Gorham Sterling Silver Florentine Large Serving Spoon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented is an excellent old Gorham sterling silver large serving spoon. This \u003cbr\u003espoon was made in the ornate Florentine pattern which was patented in 1901, \u003cbr\u003efeaturing sumptuous classically inspired designs through much of the surface of \u003cbr\u003ethe handle. The terminal has a Green Man type face trailing into fruit and \u003cbr\u003efoliage, with stylized fish\/dolphins flanking a scallop shell beneath, trailing \u003cbr\u003einto more foliage and urns down the stem. The reverse has bellflowers and a \u003cbr\u003ebasket of fruit at the tip, with more foliate scrollwork above the bowl. On the \u003cbr\u003efront of the terminal of the handle is a monogram of GFB in stylized hand \u003cbr\u003eengraved lettering. This is a large and generously sized spoon, suitable for \u003cbr\u003eserving casseroles, potatoes, or whatever else you see fit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis piece is in excellent condition. The details of the pattern are \u003cbr\u003eremarkably crisp. There are no splits, no dents, no breaks, no monogram \u003cbr\u003eremovals, and no repairs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe spoon is stamped with the Gorham maker's mark as well as sterling and the \u003cbr\u003epatent date of 1901. Notably the Gorham mark is a distinct and older style, \u003cbr\u003eprominent but almost incorporated into the design, above the the tines on the \u003cbr\u003eback. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe spoon measures about 9 inches long. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis piece weighs 117 grams or 4.1 regular ounces. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e-jm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Essex Jewelry and Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48583482572998,"sku":"vrd1793383225420","price":128.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/0289\/7862\/files\/fine-gorham-sterling-silver-florentine-large-serving-spoon_1.webp?v=1793383230","url":"https:\/\/capsule-curate-wear.shop\/products\/fine-gorham-sterling-silver-florentine-large-serving-spoon","provider":"Capsule","version":"1.0","type":"link"}